Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is a full bodied, fruity red wine. Cabernet is probably the most popular red wine in the U.S. Cabernet grapes are grown in most major wine growing areas of the world including United States, Australia, Canada, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa.

Substitute For Cabernet Sauvignon

If you don't have Cabernet Sauvignon then here are some good alternatives for another drinking wine:

• Try a good Merlot.  According to Wine Folly, look for a "Merlot that has moderate alcohol (above 13.5%) and about 16 to 24 months of oak aging."
• OR - Try a Malbec-Cabernet blend from Agentina
• OR - Use a Carmenere from Chile

If you have a recipe that calls for Cabernet and you'd like a non-alcohol substitute you can use:

• For each 1/4 cup of wine needed you can substitute equal amounts of red grape juice, apple cider, or chicken broth.  See more substitutes for alcohol in cooking.